SUMMARY
Mr. Joseph Nunoo-Mensah is an internationally recognized and highly experienced colorectal surgeon at Cleveland Clinic London, with specialized expertise in colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor disorders, and advanced proctology.
He completed his medical training at Queen’s Medical School, University of Nottingham, earning dual degrees in Medical Science and Medicine & Surgery in 1993. His surgical journey includes foundational training at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, and advanced surgical training in Manchester. He holds fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS and FRCS Gen Surg) and obtained his Certification of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Surgery in 2008. Mr. Nunoo-Mensah pursued advanced laparoscopic surgery training at the Mayo Clinic, Arizona, and specialized colorectal disease training at the University of Southern California. Simultaneously, he completed a Master’s degree in Legal Aspects of Medical Practice from Cardiff University.
Since 2008, he has served at King’s College Hospital as a colorectal surgeon and head of the colorectal surgery department, overseeing the colorectal cancer multidisciplinary team and anorectal physiology laboratory. Additionally, he is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at King’s College London, contributing to postgraduate education and research.
Mr. Nunoo-Mensah is the founder and Program Director of the Dilemmas and Debates in Colorectal Surgery Conference at King’s College London. He is the immediate past president of the International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons (2022-2024). His contributions include extensive publications in leading surgical journals, authorship of key surgical textbook chapters, and presentations at global conferences.
A passionate educator, he has trained surgical residents and fellows in the UK and internationally, including as a clinical instructor at the University of Southern California and as a lead trainer for the UK’s National Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Training Programme.
Residing in London with his wife, Mr. Nunoo-Mensah enjoys traveling, playing touch rugby, and advancing the field of colorectal surgery through clinical practice, research, and education.
